§ Mr. Pattieasked the Secretary of State for Defence what is the total cost of the five Island class offshore patrol vessels now on order; if these vessels can operate a helicopter; and what is the vessel's maximum speed.
§ Mr. William RodgersThe total capital cost of the five Island class offshore patrol vessels is estimated at about £16¼ million at September 1975 prices. They are not designed to operate their own helicopter, and their maximum speed will be 16 knots.